Level 3 Information Technology

Course Overview

If you want to pursue a career in the IT sector and apply your knowledge and skills in real-life industry situations, this motivating and engaging course will put you on the right path. It covers a broad range of IT disciplines including IT systems, web and database development, social media, cyber security and incident management, programming, computer games development, creating systems to manage information and IT project management. Reflecting the needs of the rapidly advancing and growing digital world, this course will give you the toolkit you need to find employment in an IT environment or to go on to higher education.

What will I learn?

You'll study a range of topics and undertake a variety of tasks which will enable you to develop a solid foundation in IT, including:

> Looking at the characteristics of programming language to meet clients' needs
> Making use of programs within operating systems to help deliver products and services
> Designing, creating and reviewing a computer game to meet specific requirements
> Reviewing system security and the vulnerabilities that open us up to attacks from cyber criminals
> Gaining a sound understanding of how to effectively select and use appropriate IT systems
> Developing understanding of the relationships between hardware and software and their impact on users and the systems
> Solving issues within management information systems, from small in-house systems to large stock control systems

Entry Requirements

> 4 GCSEs at grade 9-4 (A*-C) including English and maths (or equivalent), or Merit or Distinction in a related subject at Level 2.
> A good reference.
> A satisfactory interview.

1. Use your full name not a shortened version, i.e. 'Thomas' rather than 'Tom'
2. If possible, do not use your school email. We will send you important emails in July and August about your course and how to enrol, and you may not be able to access them from your school email
3. Provide your predicted grades – this enables the Admissions Team to assess your application to make sure you have applied for the correct level of course
4. If you are under 18 provide us with a parent/guardian contact with telephone number and email
5. Only apply for one course – if you wish to apply for a second one, please email [email protected] and we will add the course to your existing application
6. If you have previously applied or studied at the College and are applying with a different name or address to the one we have our records from that time, please email [email protected] with the details so we can match up your old record to you current application